Learn Fashion Innovation and Build Career-Ready Skills
This one-year Top-Up degree is designed for fashion diploma holders or professionals ready to take their fashion journey to the next level with a globally recognised UK degree.
Delve into fashion through research-led design, concept development, and industry-ready strategies. You’ll work on Collection Research and Pre-Collection to develop your final collection, while Professional Strategies and your Dissertation sharpen your Creative voice and industry understanding.
This final-year programme is awarded by Falmouth University, UK’s No. 1 Arts University (2023) and is tailored to help you finish with a powerful portfolio, a complete collection, and the confidence to launch your label or advance in the fashion world.
By the end of the programme, you’ll graduate with a fully developed fashion collection, an industry-standard portfolio, and the strategic skills to launch your own label or advance your fashion career on a global stage.
Top 6 reasons to join the
BA (Hons) Fashion Design Degree (Top-Up)
A Globally Recognised Qualification
Get a degree from the UK’s No. 1 Arts University (2023), Falmouth University, valued worldwide.
Finish Your Degree in One Year
Fast-track your fashion career with this one-year Top-Up programme.
Learn with Industry Tools & Top Facilities
Work on your collection using pro-level studios, sewing labs, and fashion tech.
Be Qualified and Job-Ready
Graduate with a full collection, industry-ready portfolio, and strategic skills.
Learn from Industry Professionals
Receive mentoring and insights from experienced designers and fashion educators.
Grow in the Fashion Field
Take your Creative journey further, step up in your career, or launch your own label.
Modules
At the successful completion of the 3rd year, you will be awarded a BA (Hons) degree by Falmouth University UK, a 120+ year old truly Creative university rated Gold for teaching standards and among the top 50 Creative schools worldwide.
Units
Collection Research
Pre-Collection
Collection Research
Professional Strategies
Dissertation
Student Work
Entry requirements
Year 3
Students who have studied a graphic design related Advanced Diploma/ Higher National Diploma or a 240 credits equivalent graphic design qualification may apply for this course.
Even Graphic Design professionals with numerous years of industry experience are encouraged to apply. A portfolio submission will be important.
Earn a globally recognized degree from a top-ranked University
Ranked UK’s No. 1 Arts University (2023), Falmouth University has been the hub of Creative thinking and design innovation for more than 120+ years with a portfolio of art, design, and fashion to gaming, music, and film at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Broaden your International credentials with Pearson BTEC
Globally recognized, Pearson BTEC (Level 5) Qualifications provide a pathway for advancing in your chosen specialization, paving the way for a global career. Pearson BTEC Higher National Diplomas allow students to advance to the final year for the top degree.
Get in touch
Speak to a course advisor to get more information and assistance about the career and course you wish to learn.
